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Increased Congressional Oversight of Agreements with Iran

This act extends the time Congress has to review agreements with Iran from 30 to 60 days. It also mandates regular reporting by the Treasury Department on financial benefits to Iran and its expenditures, including on armed groups. This aims to increase transparency and oversight of foreign policy, indirectly impacting national security and taxpayer money.
Key points
Extends the congressional review period for agreements with Iran from 30 to 60 days.
Requires the Treasury Department to report on Iran's financial benefits from agreements and its spending, including on armed groups.
Extends the legislative snapback window for congressional action from 60 to 90 days.
Clarifies that any new agreement with Iran, even if similar to previous ones, is subject to full congressional review.
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Print number: 117_HR_8439
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2022-07-20